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500 Mini Cooper enthusiasts rolling into Spokane after cross-country trip
SPOKANE, Wash. – The Mini Takes the States Tour of 2024 brings over 500 enthusiasts to Spokane on Friday. This biannual event explores beautiful scenic routes and rallies Mini Cooper owners to get out and explore. The group will be riding into town in style after previous stops in...
Former Spokane Mayor Woodward says city violated her free speech, interfered with election
SPOKANE, Wash - Former Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward has filed a claim with the City of Spokane, demanding damages over what she calls a violation of her free speech and an attempt to keep her from getting re-elected.
Three community pools to host free evening swimming on Saturday
SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane will provide additional free swimming hours at three community pools on Saturday due to high temperatures. The A.M. Cannon, Comstock and Shadle pools will host free evening swimming in addition to the regular afternoon swimming hours on Saturday, July 20. The six...
Basin events calendar for July 19-28
Jul. 19—COLUMBIA BASIN — This week, the Basin has plenty of fun ahead with comedy, shiny cars, live music and a chance to support local athletes. July 19 Comedy Night Live comedy with Adam Tiller and Nate Ford. Tiller, from Seattle, is a comedian, podcaster and writer and was a semifinalist in the 2022 Seattle International Comedy Competition. Ford has been seen on "Last Comic Standing" and ...
Road construction scheduled in Soap Lake
Jul. 19—SOAP LAKE — Crews have started work on two major street improvements in Soap Lake, and a third is scheduled to start next month. The installation of a lighted crosswalk at Southeast Third Avenue and South Daisy Street (State Route 17) has been completed. Soap Lake Mayor Alan DuPuy said work has started on Marina Way, which provides access to Smokiam Park from Northeast First Avenue. ...
Washington State Ranks Among Highest in Recreational Boating Fatalities
A new study reveals the dangers of recreational boating and just how deadly boating accidents are in some states. More people are enjoying boating with a 36% increase in annual economic activity in the industry since 2018, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. The most dangerous states for recreational...
In legal fight over Washington anti-discrimination law, Christian mission urges Ninth Circuit to give it standing
(CN) — A Ninth Circuit panel on Friday grilled the Washington assistant attorney general about whether the state would disavow enforcement of an anti-discrimination law against the Union Gospel Mission of Yakima. That came after the Christian organization sought an injunction barring the state from enforcing the law against...
Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets including Spokane International Airport
Thousands of businesses worldwide are experiencing an outage after a cyber security company update went wrong. The Spokane International Airport is one of the many airports affected with delays and cancellations causing confusion. Widespread technology outage disrupts flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world. A global technology outage...
Darts duo does valley proud
Jul. 20—Rhonda Mader of Lewiston has been the dominant force in area women's dart-throwing for around 15 years. The secret to her precision? "There's usually beer involved," she said. The relaxing buzz derived from light alcohol consumption is commonly considered to steady the hand and nerves of a dart-thrower. That said, this is a case in which more is not necessarily better. "There's a fine ...
Thieves Make Off With $5,000 Worth Of Liquor In Ephrata
Police in Grant County are looking for two men that were captured on surveillance video stealing liquor from a grocery store in Ephrata. Ephrata Police Chief Erik Koch says the theft, which occurred Thursday (July 18) at around 4:45 p.m. at the Safeway store in the 1100 block of Basin Street Southwest, went undetected by store employees.
UPDATE: Firefighters tame 180-acre blaze near Wilson Creek
8 P.M. UPDATE -- Firefighters have contained the 180-acre Wilson Creek Fire that was burning Thursday afternoon north of the town. Road R NE has reopened. Crews are mopping up the fire and monitoring hot spots. ------------------------------------------------------ WILSON CREEK - Authorities say a 180 acres of land have caught on...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
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